Archive for the ‘Sausalito’ Category
I had to go check out the 300 million dollar yacht anchored in the bay off the Sausalito harbor. Nice helicopter! The yacht belongs to 38 year old Russian banking, steel and fertilizer mogul Andrey Melnichenko. The 394 foot long yacht was designed by Phillippe Starck and completed in 2008. You can see other shots taken by the Walk Street journal here.
If you get a chance to head over to the Sausalito harbor, check it out. Talk about lifestyles of the rich and famous!
Looking for something to do this weekend? Film is the ticket this weekend in Marin County as the Sausalito Film Festival rolls in to town. The event takes place this weekend at Cavallo Point at Fort Baker in Sausalito.
If you haven’t been to Cavallo Point, the setting alone is well worth the visit. It has some of the most breathtaking views in all of Marin. Cavallo Point sits at the southern tip of Marin County at Fort Baker. It overlooks the San Francisco skyline and a gaze up reveals the Golden Gate Bridge.
The film festival takes place today and tomorrow. I love the description of the film festival from their website:
In the heart of an artist’s community, with the Golden Gate Bridge and San Francisco across the water, lies the ideal backdrop for a premiere film festival experience.People around the world are drawn to Sausalito, certainly for its picturesque beauty, but possibly because it is so uniquely different from anywhere else. Creatives, nonconformists, the famous (and infamous) have felt its gravitational pull. Artists, writers, philosophers, rock legends and film stars have made it their home, in the company of boat-builders, bootleggers and ex-madams.
Films that speak to our naturally rebellious nature, our creative soul, our passion for cultural understanding. Films of all lengths and genres are presented – features, shorts, animation, and documentaries from around the globe. Coupled with conversations and presentations that will stimulate, and provoke the senses. Because this is no mere picture show.
The event features 13 exclusive bay area premiers and a total of thirty films, both full length and short film. The centerpiece film is the award winning documentary, Climate Refugees which explains the growing reality of displaced populations due to environmental disasters. Be aware, some of the shows are already sold out.
- What: Sausalito Film Festival
- When: August 13, 14, & 15th
- Where: Cavallo Point, 601 Murray Circle, Fort Baker, Sausalito, CA 94965 at Cavallo Point
- More Information
Enjoy!
The Caledonia Street Spring Faire takes place this Sunday in downtown Sausalito, bringing in over 100 fine arts and crafts vendors, food and entertainment for a celebration of spring and community.
For the first time, the Sausalito Nursery School and the City of Sausalito are partnering together to combine the Spring Faire and the are the Caledonia Street Fair.
There will be three stages of live entertainment with a focus on music and dance performances with international flair.
Festival organizers say, “This will be a historic event in our picturesque seaside town. This enchanting festival will bring together all the bay area communities celebrating spring, our children, our families, our neighbors and the renewal of our earth through Art, Music, Dance, Delectable Fare, and a Fun & Festive children’s Area.”
- When: Saturday, May 30, 2010, 11:00 am -6:00 pm (rain or shine)
- Where: 420 Litho (Caledonia Steet/City Hall)
- Benefits: Sausalito Nursery School
- More Information
Entertainment
MAIN STAGE
- Whiskey Pills 11:15am- 12:45pm
- Belly Dance 1pm- 1:45pm
- Hands on Fire 2pm- 2:30pm
- Eugene Huggins 4pm- 5:30pm
CHILDREN’S STAGE
- House of Samba Kids Concert 11am- 12:15pm
- Little Gym Demo 12:30pm- 1pm
- Tim Cain 1pm- 1:45pm
- Terry/ Ballet 2pm- 2:45pm
- Crunchy Frog 3:15pm- 4:45pm
Looks like a great lineup of events and gorgeous weather predicted for the weekend!
I took this picture yesterday afternoon from the houseboat docks in Sausalito at low tide, looking back towards Mt. Tam. I love the way Mt. Tam looks in the background in the aftermath of the storm.
~Ginger
- Image courtesy of Egan Snow on Flickr
When I think of floating homes, I think of “sitting by the dock of the bay”. The floating homes in Sausalito are intriguing to many people. Ever wondered what they look like? Here is your chance to see the homes sitting by the dock of the bay in Sausalito look like. Check out the 2009 Sausalito Floating Home Tour on Saturday, September 26th. Take the opportunity to peek at approximately 20 floating homes in Sausalito. The event typically sells out, so get your tickets in advance.
- Image via Wikipedia
Did you know over a million visitors have experienced the Sausalito Art Festival, which has been taking place in gorgeous Sausalito since 1952.
The contemporary art festival features more than 20,000 works of art including paintings, sculpture, ceramics, jewelry, fiber art, fine glass, woodwork, mixed media, and photography.
Sausalito Art Festival Schedule- Labor Day Weekend 2009
- Friday September 4th · 6:00pm · Preview Party
- Saturday September 5th · 9:00am – 6:00pm
- Sunday September 6th · 9:00am – 6:00pm
- Monday September 7th · 9:00am – 5:00pm
More Information:
- Website
- Preview Party Tickets: 415.331.1142
- Information: 415.331.3757
P.S. Take the ferry if you are coming from San Francisco- Marin traffic is expected to be a mess with the Bay Bridge closure
What is happening in Sausalito Real Estate?
We are seeing some positive signs in the Sausalito real estate market! The number of both condos/townhouses & single-family homes going in to contract has exceeded the number of Sausalito homes & condos being listed. Sausalito home prices have still continued to decline, but this may level out if buyers continue to come in to the real estate market.
| 7-day stats for Condo properties in SAUSALITO, CA as of August 28, 2009 |
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| Median List Price | $529,000 | Average List Price | $609,376 |
| Total Inventory | 29 | Price per Square Foot | $428 |
| Average Home Size | 1,225 | Median Lot Size | n/a |
| Average # Beds | 2.28 | Average # Baths | 1.97 |
| Homes Absorbed | 2 | Newly Listed | 1 |
| Days on Market | 202 | Average Age | 38 |
Farmer’s Markets are a great way to get fresh produce locally grown. Marin County is fortunate to have a number of great farmer’s markets on all different days. These are often great outings as many of them offer live music, games for kids, and a fun social atmosphere in additional to lots of fabulous locally grown produce! Each farmer’s market has its own special flare, so try out more than one. My personal favorite is the Thursday night event in downtown San Rafael.
Corte Madera Farmer’s Market
- When: Wednesdays, 12 noon-5pm, year-round
- Where: Corte Madera Town Center, Hway 101 & Tamalpais
- More info: shoptowncenter.com
Fairfax Farmer’s Market
- When: Wednesdays, 4pm-8pm, May-September
- Where: Bolinas Avenue Park
- More info: marinfarmersmarket.org
Larkspur Landing Farmer’s Market
- When: Saturdays, 10am-2pm, May-October
- Where: Larkspur Landing, off Sir Francis Drake near the Larkspur Ferry terminal
Novato Farmer’s Market
- When: Tuesdays, 4pm-8pm, May-September
- Where: Historic downtown Novato, Grant & Sherman
- More info: marinfarmersmarket.org
San Rafael Farmer’s Market- Civic Center
- When: Thursdays & Sundays, 8am-1pm, Year-round
- Where: Marin Civic Center, Hway 1010 & San Pedro East
- More info: marinfarmersmarket.org
San Rafael Farmer’s Market- Downtown
- When: Thursdays, 6pm-9pm, April-September
- Where: Downtown San Rafael, 4th Street between Lincoln & B Street
- More info: marinfarmersmarket.org
Sausalito Farmer’s Market
- When: Fridays, 4pm-8pm, May-October
- Where: Sausalito Ferry Landing at Bridgeway
- More info: Sausalito.org
This market profile is a snapshot of what is happening in Sausalito for single family homes (condos excluded). Home prices dipped slightly this week, however, in general, home prices in have been moving slightly up in recent weeks . The number of Saualito homes for sale has trended up while the days on the market has remained flat. The Sausalito market action index has improved, indicating mildly positive market conditions for homes in Sausalito.
Sausalito Real Estate Market Update
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There are currently 41 homes* for sale in Sausalito, California. There are 4 homes under contract. (*single family) |
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| Median List Price | $1,995,000 |
| Highest Priced Home in Sausalito (single family) | $18,000,000 51 Wolfback Ridge, Sausalito |
| Lowest Priced Home in Sausalito (single family) | $379,900 15 Dutton Court Sausalito |
| Asking Price per Square Foot | $790 |
| Average Days on Market | 158 |
| Percent of Properties with Price Decrease | 21% |
| Percent Relisted | 3% |
| Median House Size (sq ft) | 2,291 |
| Median Lot Size | 4,501-6,500 Sq. Feet |
| Median Number of Bedrooms | 3.0 |
| Median Number of Bathrooms | 2.5 |
| Market Action Index | 11- Cold! Buyer’s Market |
The Market Action Index answers the question: “How’s the Sausalito Real Estate Market?” By measuring the current rate of sale versus the amount of inventory. Index above 30 implies seller’s market conditions. Below 30, conditions favor the buyer.
Sausalito Real Estate Market Data effective as of June 28, 2009. Data provided by AltosResearch and Bay Area Real Estate Information Services, Inc. Are you a Marin real estate junkie? Sign up to receive very detailed real-time market reports in your email. Just register and let me know which neighborhoods you are interested in. Download a sample report.
There have been 21 Marin homes with a sales price over $5,000,000 sold year-to-date. In the same time period in 2007, 29 Marin homes with a sales price over $5,000,000 were sold.
| Address | Selling Price |
| 1960 Straits View Drive, Tiburon | $12,518,000 |
| 106 Mount Tiburon Rd, Tiburon | $10,500,000 |
| 210 Beach Rd., Belvedere | $9,750,000 |
| 3 Upper Ames Ave., Ross | $9,000,000 |
| 324 Palm Ave., Kentfield | $8,575,000 |
| 104 Laurel Grove Ave., Ross | $8,500,000 |
| 2 Upper Rd W, Ross | $8,000,000 |
| 1499 Lucas Valley Rd, San Rafael | $7,250,000 |
| 37 W. Shore Rd, Belvedere | $7,000,000 |
| 148 Seadrift Rd., Stinson Beach | $6,595,000 |
| 49 Glenwood Ave., Ross | $6,500,000 |
| 135 Belvedere Ave., Belvedere | $6,485,000 |
| 21 Sky Rd., Mill Valley | $6,350,000 |
| 276 Seadrift Rd., Stinson Beach | $6,300,000 |
| 100 Spencer Ave., Sausalito | $6,250,000 |
| 19 Place Moulin, Tiburon | $6,100,000 |
| 3636 Paradrise Dr., Tiburon | $5,975,000 |
| 700 Goodhill Rd., Kentfield | $5,900,000 |
| 109 Fawn Dr., San Anselmo | $5,850,000 |
| 59 Bridge Rd., Ross | $5,500,000 |
| 321 Summit Ave., Mill Valley | $5,300,000 |
*Statistics pulled from BAREIS MLS